Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for ammonium hydrogen sulfate?
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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When naming an anion formed from a nonmetal element, which suffix is typically added to the root of the element's name?
A
-ide
B
-ous
C
-ite
D
-ate
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Understand that when naming anions formed from nonmetal elements, the suffix added to the root of the element's name indicates the type of ion formed.
Recall that the suffix '-ide' is commonly used for simple anions formed from a single element, such as chloride (Cl⁻) or oxide (O²⁻).
Recognize that suffixes like '-ite' and '-ate' are typically used for polyatomic ions containing oxygen (oxyanions), where '-ite' indicates fewer oxygen atoms and '-ate' indicates more oxygen atoms.
Note that the suffix '-ous' is generally used in naming cations or in older naming conventions for certain metals, not for nonmetal anions.
Conclude that the correct suffix for naming a simple anion formed from a nonmetal element is '-ide'.
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